# Ind. Code § 36-1-17-1: "Criminal action"

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A1_C17_S36-1-17-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-1-17-1
- **Heading:** "Criminal action"
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 1 / Chapter 17 / Section 36-1-17-1

## Text

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "criminal action" means a prosecution against an individual alleging the commission of a felony or misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.128-2005, SEC.1.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-1-17-1 "Criminal action"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A1_C17_S36-1-17-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-1-17-2 Legal expenses of officer or employee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A1_C17_S36-1-17-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-1-17-3 Legal expenses of officer or employee charged with crime or infraction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A1_C17_S36-1-17-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-1-17-4 Application for legal expenses; hearing; questions and information regarding reimbursement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A1_C17_S36-1-17-4.md)

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